Avro Manchester - Canadian Users

The Avro 679 Manchester was a British heavy bomber developed during the early stages of the World War II. It was a failure due to its engines but, it was the forerunner of the Avro Lancaster, most probably the best British strategic bomber of the World War II.

The Royal Canadian Air Force was the only foreign user of this bomber, where it served in two squadrons, the No. 408 and the No.420.
With the No.408 "Goose" Squadron it served initially together with the already aging Handley Page Hampden, operating from Lindholm, in Yorkshire from 1941, when it was activated, until 1942 both types were replaced by the Handley Page Halifax.
In the No.420 "City of London" Squadron, it served briefly when this squadron was activated on 19th December 1941 but, due to the bad reputation of the Manchester, it was quickly replaced by the Handley Page Hampden, also in December 1941.

Sources:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/408_Tactical_Helicopter_Squadron
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._420_Squadron_RCAF